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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
4
A Clifton Record column comments on energy versus ability in men, contrasting a man who escaped hardship with a fair education to prideful others who diminish brothers’ potential due to perceived brainpower. It critiques pride, family sacrifice, and social dynamics in a moral tone.
A stranger, unaware of Clifton’s scale, rushed into the office demanding his local paper for that day’s issue. He seemed surprised to learn the paper struggles to publish more than one issue per week.
The article notes Hon Tom M Campbell appears to have a majority in last Saturday's state primary. It comments the writer did not vote for him but expects Campbell to advance through the state convention in Dallas starting August 14, with the selection of a Democrat nominee among four contestants continuing until a satisfactory choice is made.
The speaker states belief that the candidate winning the statewide popular vote should become governor, regardless of convention results. Emphasizes democratic principle and statewide mandate over convention outcomes.
The Bartlett Tribune notes a rush of printing over the past week and reports its office printed more than 17,000 circulars for Bartlett merchants and did some work for out of town customers. The piece ends with a light aside about luck.
The writer notes Clifton is plagued by men who have become sore to the world and skeptical of church and its teachings. They admit every man’s right to an opinion but argue against forcing beliefs on upright citizens, viewing it as a theory and hobby of untroubled skeptics.
Notice from Rev J B Tunnell pastor J R Hill superintendent invites all to services on first Sunday at 11 a m and third Sunday at 11 a m plus 8 30 p m. Sunday School at 9 45 a m every Sunday. Community invited to attend.
Help wanted advertisement seeking male workers for Clifton Water Works with good wages offered. No experience specified, duties not listed, contact details not provided.
When thirsty or hungry give B. Hendrix a call. The best drinks are served at his fountain. Short orders will be served any hour of the day.
The 23rd annual YMCA summer school begins at McClelland Park Clifton on Tuesday August 7 with supper first. An elaborate setup will be ready Monday for lectures that begin Tuesday evening. Clifton residents are invited to night lectures and asked to arrange tent accommodations and stay on grounds for the camp. W M Lewis can provide accommodations details. Dr W L Carroll of Dallas will teach one of Texas' strongest bible courses.
Lee Gregory of near Greenock visited town with a large sixty pound melon, trading it for a six month Record subscription. His generous gift not only demonstrated the melon’s size and quality but also gained him as a new reader for the Record.
Mr. Shelling will give special attention to filling orders for labor from the home seekers arriving Galveston on each ship. Orders placed with him should state the number wanted, the kind of work, and the wages, with a statement of the cost of board, etc. D. J. Price G P and T A J and G N R R Palestine Texas.
The Clifton baseball squad refuses by Valley Mills for a game, offers to play any Texas amateur team for a $100 purse and seeks larger stakes against Valley Mills. The writer urges honesty from Valley Mills and notes Clifton’s interest in more formal matchups and future opportunities.
The Foreign Immigration Office at 1305 Mechanic Street Galveston Texas corner Tremont is now equipped to handle all matters pertaining to foreign immigration. Mr J E Schelling Foreign Immigration Agent is in charge.
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